Medical Review Board Advises FMCSA on Sleep Apnea
Medical Review Board Meeting On August 22-23, 2016, the Medical Review Board (MRB) met to deliberate on public comments from medical professionals and associations on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA’s) and Federal Railroad Administration’s...
My Productivity Tools
Staying Productive I’m often asked about the productivity tools and technology I use to manage my business and various consulting projects. I’m a tech junkie. It would take at least a small book to give a decent review of all the apps I use and love. Here are some...
Are Patients Willing To Pay For Allergy Drops Out Of Pocket?
Do Allergy Drops Really Work?
Should the Driver Disrobe for a DOT Physical?
Hidden Conditions I know some examiners that have high volume practices and don't require commercial drivers to disrobe for a DOT physical. Here's an interstate driver who popped into a truck stop restaurant to wolf down a burger and fries. Some would argue that this...
When Your Specialist Won’t Commit
Specialty Consults on DOT Physical Close to half of your Commercial DOT Physical examinees have a significant medical condition. Most times is easy enough to request some documentation or needed testing from the primary care treating physician. Examples: You have a...
Three Ways to Lose Your Occmed Clients
Successful Occupational Medicine Programs As with many other industries, in order to run a successful occupational medicine program, “service” has to be delivered from the customer’s perspective. You’ve set up your center and trained your staff for drug screens,...
EHR Alert Fatigue
How to Avoid EHR Alert Fatigue Answer the following questions honestly. Do you get EHR alerts while charting and: Not pay attention? Ignore even those marked “Important?” Delete more alerts than you read? Think: “I would rather talk to the IRS than see another...
Wearing Two Hats? Both Medical Examiner and PCP?
How to Fill Out the New DOT Examination Form and Certificates
